Loial, son of Arent son of Halan
Chapter 3 - Friends and Enemies
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial is found in a storeroom watching men dice, initially discussing the Amyrlin Seat and his inability to play games. He explains that he knows no secret exits from Fal Dara and later asserts the nature of ta'veren before stalk away after Rand drives him off.
Chapter 9 - Leavetakings
Loial — aliases: Builder, Kiseran
Loial arrives on his large horse to join Rand’s party, stating he cannot miss the chance to see history weave itself around ta’veren. He converses with Rand about Ogier life before riding out with the group.
Chapter 10 - The Hunt Begins
Loial
Loial rides alongside Rand, discussing the Aiel and the history of the fallen nation of Hardan. He explains Shienaran burial customs and witnesses the discovery of the dead Myrddraal.
Chapter 11 - Glimmers of the Pattern
Loial — aliases: the Ogier
Loial sits on a stone examining markings on it, joins Hurin near the campfire, and offers companionship to Rand before they make their beds together.
Chapter 13 - From Stone to Stone
Loial
Loial wakes alongside Rand and identifies the central cylinder as a Stone from an Age prior to the Age of Legends. He advises Rand that the Stones may not function via the One Power and expresses doubt about their ability to use them for travel. He accompanies Rand and Hurin southward after Rand makes the decision to hunt the Darkfriends.
Chapter 15 - Kinslayer
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial rides alongside the group with unease until he stops to sing to a giantsbroom tree, using his fading Talent to create a quarterstaff for protection. He remains skeptical of the land's safety and carries the staff as they continue their search.
Chapter 16 - In the Mirror of Darkness
Loial — aliases: Builder, the alantin
Loial accompanies Rand and Hurin, identifies the spire's corruption, and begins discussing history and the Ways with Selene, who notes that some Elders lack her historical knowledge.
Chapter 17 - Choices
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial assists Rand in the defense against the grolm and climbs steep terrain to reach the Portal Stone. After the journey to the true world, he observes the landscape and offers his limited knowledge regarding the nature of the mirror worlds.
Chapter 19 - Beneath the Dagger
Loial
Loial wakes and joins Rand on the night watch, identifying himself as an alantin. He accompanies Rand to Fain’s camp, lifts the heavy chest containing the Horn, and runs back to their campsite while Rand fights the pursuing Trollocs, expressing surprise at Rand’s mental state.
Chapter 20 - Saidin
Loial — aliases: Ogier, alantin
Loial travels alongside his horse, carrying the Horn of Valere in a chest covered by his blanket to disguise it as clothes. He observes Rand's strange behavior during the incident with the giant hand and crystal sphere and later rides into Tremonsien, noting the village's layout and the locals' reaction to his size.
Chapter 21 - The Nine Rings
Loial — aliases: friend Ogier
Loial transports the chest containing the Horn of Valere disguised under his blanket. He discusses the Age of Legends statue with Caldevwin and prepares to leave Tremonsien with Rand and Hurin under the escort of Caldevwin's soldiers.
Chapter 25 - Cairhien
Loial — aliases: an Ogier of Stedding Shangtai
Loial accompanies Rand into Cairhien, carrying the Horn of Valere disguised under his blanket. He comments on the state of Cairhien's towers and refuses Rand's offer to explore the Foregate, choosing instead to stay at the inn to read and avoid Ogier from his stedd.
Chapter 26 - Discord
Loial / Loial, son of Arent son of Halan — aliases: friend Ogier
Loial accompanies Rand to meet Thom, carrying the Horn disguised under his blanket. He meets Thom formally and attempts to sit on the bed when invited by Dena. Later, he excuses himself to let Rand speak with Thom privately, citing an interest in a dice game.
Chapter 27 - The Shadow in the Night
Loial
Loial accompanies Rand through the Foregate, killing a Trolloc in self-defense and helping guide Rand and Selene to safety. He helps ignite a firework to create a diversion, escapes the resulting explosion, and returns to the inn with Rand, explaining that Selene slipped away during the escape.
Chapter 30 - Daes Dae’mar
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial accompanies Rand through Cairhien, advising him on the futility of navigating the Great Game. He helps rescue Hurin from the fire by carrying the sniffer on his back while Rand retrieves his belongings, noting that the chest containing the Horn is gone.
Chapter 31 - On the Scent
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial fetches the horses and claims he has grown used to walking. He carries the Horn of Valere and reads books at the inn, showing worry for Rand. He suggests that the Darkfriends would have taken the Horn directly if they could, indicating they lack the means to open the chest.
Chapter 32 - Dangerous Words
Loial — aliases: Friend Ogier
Loial attends the gathering to fulfill his role as a sought-after Ogier noble. He informs Rand that a Waygate is nearby, explaining the history of the site as a former Ogier grove, and urges Rand to disperse among the crowd to avoid suspicion.
Chapter 33 - A Message from the Dark
Loial — aliases: Builder, son of Arent son of Halan
Loial accompanies Rand to the garden, identifies the structure as a Waygate within an old Ogier grove, and helps lift Rand over the wall. He scrambles to replace the Avendesora leaf to help close the gate and later confirms the plan to travel through other Waygates at Stedding Tsofu.
Chapter 35 - Stedding Tsofu
Loial
Loial explains the nature of steddings and the Longing to his friends, and is introduced to Erith. He becomes visibly nervous in the guest quarters, fearing the Elders will arrange a marriage for him, and compares Ogier mating rituals to human ones with Rand and Mat.